Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl Bliss!

🔥 Spicy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Bowl Bliss

🍽️ Servings:

4 bowls

⏱️ Total Time:

25–30 minutes (10 min prep, 15–20 min cook)

✅ Ingredients:

For the Beef Stir-Fry:

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or lean)

• 1 tbsp oil (avocado, sesame, or vegetable)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1–2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• 1–2 cups mixed veggies (bell pepper, shredded carrots, snap peas, etc.)

• 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to heat level)

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp sriracha (or your fave chili sauce)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (or brown sugar for sweetness)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• Optional: 1 tsp honey or brown sugar (for a spicy-sweet kick)

For Serving:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)

• Chopped cilantro or green onions, for garnish

• Lime wedges (optional)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Make the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Soy sauce

• Sriracha

• Hoisin

• Rice vinegar

• Sesame oil

• Cornstarch (optional for thickening)

• Optional: honey or brown sugar
  Set aside.

2. Cook the Ground Beef:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.

• Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for ~5–6 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

• Push the beef to the side of the pan and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add Veggies:

• Stir in your chosen veggies and cook for another 3–5 minutes until just tender. Keep them slightly crisp for best texture.

4. Add Sauce & Spice:

• Pour the sauce over the beef and veggies.

• Add red pepper flakes.

• Stir everything together to coat evenly. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

5. Assemble the Bowls:

• Scoop warm rice into bowls.

• Top with the spicy ground beef stir-fry.

• Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime.

🌶️ Spice Level Tips:

• 🔥 Mild: Use 1 tsp sriracha, no red pepper flakes

• 🌶️ Medium: 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• 💀 Hot: Add extra chili paste or top with sliced Thai chilies

🥢 Variations:

• Swap protein: Ground turkey, chicken, or tofu

• Add crunch: Top with crushed peanuts or crispy onions

• Low-carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps

🧊 Storage:

• Keeps in fridge 4–5 days

• Great for meal prep — just keep rice and stir-fry in separate containers for best texture